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Adults of both sexes are green, have a yellow crown and undertail coverts, blue central tail feathers and brown eyes. It has three subspecies: the nominate (M. k. keiensis), M. k. chloroxantha and M. k. viridipectus. Juveniles of M. k. keiensis are generally duller in color; the other subspecies are as in adults. Generally, they are approximately 9.5 cm (3.7 in) long and 11-14 g (0.4-0.5 oz) in weight. It is the smallest species of parrot.
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When to see the Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 6 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot
The yellow-capped pygmy parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae mainly found throughout western New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Like many parrots, this pygmy parrot is affectionate to its mate. It is currently unknown if they remain monogamous for life like many bigger parrots because of their isolated location, which is difficult to reach.
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Easily confused with
Red-breasted Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta bruijniiThe red-breasted pygmy parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae.
Buff-faced Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta pusioLittle-studied as an individual species, it is known mainly for being the world's smallest parrot, at 11.5 g (0.41 oz) and 8.6 cm (3.4 in).
Finsch's Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta finschiiFinsch's pygmy parrot is characterized by a green head and neck (which is unique among species of the genus Micropsitta).
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